DLTK's Crafts for KidsCanada's National Anthem

"O CANADA" was first sung on June 24, 1880. But it was
not officially proclaimed our national anthem until July 1, 1980 -- an entire century after it was first sung. The music was composed by Calixa
Lavallée, a well-known composer; French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. (the French was written before the
English). Many English versions were written and sung over time, but the one below is the one we adopted.

Scroll to the bottom of this page for the printable templates.

in english

O Canada!

O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada,

We stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Extra verse (not part of the anthem)

O Canada! Where pines and maples grow,
Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow, How dear to us thy broad domain,
From East to Western sea! Thou land of hope for all who toil! Thou True North strong and free!